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Why is rebar important in concrete construction?

Why is rebar important in concrete construction?

Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Retaining Walls, Residential Concrete

Every building material has its strengths and weaknesses. For example, try setting a wood two-by-four on two blocks about 4 feet apart. When the wood is set on its long side, it bows and flexes easily under weight. On its short side, however, the wood provides much...
Why you might need a new concrete driveway

Why you might need a new concrete driveway

Aggregate Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management, Sustainability

A new concrete driveway can provide years — decades, even — of trouble-free use. An eminently useful and practical addition to a home, a new concrete driveway can provide additional benefits as well. Let’s look at three of them: curb appeal, property value and safety....
Concrete concepts: Is it important that the ground is level?

Concrete concepts: Is it important that the ground is level?

Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Residential Concrete

Soil preparation is among the most important elements of a successful concrete project. Under ideal circumstances, the soil would be properly leveled and compacted to provide the best possible substrate for a concrete pour. However, life isn’t always ideal. If the...
Concrete concepts: How weather affects concrete pouring and curing

Concrete concepts: How weather affects concrete pouring and curing

Concrete Maintenance, Residential Concrete, Uncategorized

The Pacific Northwest offers ideal climate conditions for pouring concrete. The best concrete installations occur during times of overcast days and generally high humidity, which describes a good portion of the year around here.  However, pouring concrete can be...
How to increase the curb appeal of your concrete.

How to increase the curb appeal of your concrete.

Residential Concrete

Concrete is strong and durable, and it can be shaped into just about any form you want.  Not only is concrete an excellent material for retaining walls, steps, foundations, driveways and much more, it comes in a variety of styles to match every homeowner’s...
Concrete concepts: Does pervious concrete clog?

Concrete concepts: Does pervious concrete clog?

Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management

If you’ve chosen pervious concrete over traditional poured-in-place concrete for a street, driveway, sidewalk or patio project, you might wonder how to maintain your pervious concrete system over the long haul.  One specific question often asked regarding these...
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